Senior Research - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)
Description
Directorate
- Policy, Analysis & Standards
Business Area
- Research & Evaluation
Location
- Glasgow or Dalkeith
Salary range
- £32,616 - £37,580
Type of Contract
- Permanent Contract
Part Time/Full Time
- Full Time/'Happy to talk flexible working'
Workstyle
- Varied place & hours
Actual Hours
- 35
Closing Date
- 27/08/2023
Ref No
- 5579
We are trusted to oversee thousands of qualifications that are available in schools, colleges and workplaces, not just in this country, but around the world.
The Research & Evaluation team has been established to enable SQA to ensure decision making is evidence based, drawing on a sound understanding of SQA's existing provision and best practice from around the world.
- Plan and conduct the dissemination of research, insight and analysis produced by Research & Evaluation,
- Ensure that the research, insight and analysis carried out by Research & Evaluation is readily accessible to colleagues
- Produce briefings, analysis and presentations, as and when required, including for senior management
- Carry out and manage primary research projects
- Work with colleagues across the organisation to understand their research needs, and to promote the work the team does for SQA.
- Producing high quality work that considers the needs of different audiences, and helps them understand complex research findings.
- Highlevel organisational and planning skills to prioritise a complex workload and coordinate the dissemination of multiple pieces of research simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Experience in creating infographics would be highly beneficial.
SQA offer a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent whilst also offering hybrid working as default.
These include but are not limited to a career average pension scheme; staff well-being and health assistance programmes; development opportunities and 27 days annual leave in addition to 14 days public holiday.
Find out more here:
SQA Benefits
- Tha Plana Gàidhlig aig SQA agus tha sinn a' creidsinn gu hàrachdach agus na hamasan a tha air cur amach sa Phlana Nàiseanta don Ghàidhlig._
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